NTTI
Vectors: Traveling, But in What Direction
High schoolers watch a video of real-world situations regarding speed, direction, velocity, force, etc. and answer questions while viewing. They then practice drawing and using vectors to solve more real-world problems.
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: High School Math – Target O
Trigger an increased understanding of trigonometry. Young mathematicians answer a set of questions that require finding trigonometric ratios using similarity and solving real-world problems involving trigonometry. The questions all come...
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Time Dilation and Geometry
Learners solve problems of dilation and velocity. In this geometry lesson, students apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems and relate it to time and velocity.
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As the Bird Flies
Students investigate the properties of lines and congruent triangle theorems as well as apply geometric properties and relationships to real-world mathematical problems. Given two different scenarios, they examine maps that have been...
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The Search for Pythagoras' Treasure
Students identify and define properties of triangles. For this geometry lesson, students identify the missing sides and angles of right triangles. They use the rules of the Pythagorean Theorem to solve their problems.
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Law of Sines
Students identify the ratios of a right triangle. In this calculus instructional activity, students use the law of sines to solve problems involving non-right triangles. They identify the different parts of a triangle.
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Law of Sines and Cosines
Students solve problems using sine and cosine. In this precalculus activity, students apply the properties of sine and cosine to solve non-right triangle problems. They use Heron's Law to find the area of a shape.
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Exploring Angle Pair Relationships
Young scholars investigate the relationship between angles of triangles. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify properties of right and non-right triangles. They differentiate between vertical and supplementary angles.
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Law of Cosines Practice
Students practice solving problems with non-right triangles. In this precalculus lesson, students define and identify the properties of the Law of Cosine. They solve problems and investigate the history behind Cosine.
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Why We Study Trigonometry
Students investigate the different properties of trigonometry. In this precalculus lesson, students find the six different identities of trigonometric ratios. They relate the ratios to that of a right triangle and apply it to real life...
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The Diagonal Of A Box
Students solve problems using the pythagorean theorem. They use critical thinking skills in order to use a systematic process to solve the problem. Upon solving each problem the uniqueness of the lesson is asking students to give an...
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Geometry and Measurement Pre-Test
Use this comprehensive pre-instruction assessment tool to focus your teaching where your class needs it most. Multiple choice questions assess your budding geometers' conceptual and vocabulary knowledge, but they do not solve any...
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Informal Geometry
Middle and high schoolers solve and complete 29 various types of problems. First, they match each name with its correct formula. Then, learners find the length of the missing side and the distance between the two points given. In...
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Points, Lines, Planes, and Space
In this points, lines, planes, and space worksheet, students solve word problems dealing with points, lines, planes, and space. Students complete 20 individual problems and 20 group problems.
Physics Classroom
Kelper's Three Laws
A flipped classroom lesson introduces astrophysics fanatics to Kepler's three laws of planetary motion. After reading about the laws of ellipses, equal areas, and harmonies, and also learning how Newton's gravitation concepts come into...
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Using Polynomials To Find Perimeter
Fifth graders engage in the solving of a real life application problem using the concept of calculating perimeter. They apply the operations of calculating with the polynomials for finding the perimeter of triangles,quadrilaterals, and...
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Points of Concurrency for Triangles
In this geometry instructional activity, 10th graders solve a problem involving the possible lengths for the third side of a triangle given two sides and determine where the point of concurrency lies in relation to the triangle....
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Graph Groups
In this mathematics activity, students solve a number of problems by counting each shape and graphing the amount to the right in height. Then they circle the shape that appears the most often on the sheet.
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Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems
Students investigate the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem for geometry by using word problems. The challenge is for them to translate the words into the right measurements for a triangle looking for the longest side known as the...
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Prisms
In this prisms worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 6 different types of problems. First, they find the volume of a right prism with equilateral triangles as bases. Then, students find the volume of a right prism with isosceles...
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Shortest Distance Problem
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve 1 shortest distance problem. This is a challenging problem that requires students to apply knowledge and use their critical thinking skills. A fully explained solution is included.
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Angle-Side Relationships
Students investigate triangles and their angle-side relationship. In this geometry lesson, students identify the property of the triangles and use it to solve the problem correctly. They use the TI to graph their triangles.
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Area of Polygons
Students engage in a lesson plan that is about the concept of polygons and focuses upon finding the area. They use formulas provided in the lesson plan in order to solve problems given by the teacher for independent practice. Geometric...
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Worksheet 31 - Doman & Range
In this function worksheet, students determine the domain and range of given functions. They use trigonometric ratios to determine if a statement is true or false. Students differentiate equations. In this one-page worksheet, students...